Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA)
@sgleadership.bsky.social
The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) unites industry leaders to promote safe, innovative and engaging free-to-play experiences while advocating for responsible standards in digital entertainment. https://sgleadership.org/
Here at the SGLA, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standard of online social gameplay. That's why our initiatives include:
🔒 Driving Industry Integrity
👥 Protecting Players
✅ Advocating Social Gaming Excellence
Learn more: sgleadership.org/about-us/
🔒 Driving Industry Integrity
👥 Protecting Players
✅ Advocating Social Gaming Excellence
Learn more: sgleadership.org/about-us/
December 15, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Here at the SGLA, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standard of online social gameplay. That's why our initiatives include:
🔒 Driving Industry Integrity
👥 Protecting Players
✅ Advocating Social Gaming Excellence
Learn more: sgleadership.org/about-us/
🔒 Driving Industry Integrity
👥 Protecting Players
✅ Advocating Social Gaming Excellence
Learn more: sgleadership.org/about-us/
What are Social Plus games? 💭
Social Plus games are mainstream digital entertainment. They can take many forms including board, match, card, and casino-style games, but players can always participate for free.
Learn more: sgleadership.org/osg/
Social Plus games are mainstream digital entertainment. They can take many forms including board, match, card, and casino-style games, but players can always participate for free.
Learn more: sgleadership.org/osg/
December 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
What are Social Plus games? 💭
Social Plus games are mainstream digital entertainment. They can take many forms including board, match, card, and casino-style games, but players can always participate for free.
Learn more: sgleadership.org/osg/
Social Plus games are mainstream digital entertainment. They can take many forms including board, match, card, and casino-style games, but players can always participate for free.
Learn more: sgleadership.org/osg/
#DYK? All SGLA operators comply with the highest standards relating to:
✅ Financial security
✅ Data privacy
✅ Responsible social gameplay
✅ Consumer protection
✅ And more!
View the full webinar here: sgleadership.org/online-socia...
✅ Financial security
✅ Data privacy
✅ Responsible social gameplay
✅ Consumer protection
✅ And more!
View the full webinar here: sgleadership.org/online-socia...
December 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
#DYK? All SGLA operators comply with the highest standards relating to:
✅ Financial security
✅ Data privacy
✅ Responsible social gameplay
✅ Consumer protection
✅ And more!
View the full webinar here: sgleadership.org/online-socia...
✅ Financial security
✅ Data privacy
✅ Responsible social gameplay
✅ Consumer protection
✅ And more!
View the full webinar here: sgleadership.org/online-socia...
Online social games serve as essential hubs of community entertainment for New Yorkers.
Yet, Gov. Hochul could institute a ban on online social games with sweepstakes promotions if she signs S.5935/A. 6745-A into law.
New York: Tell Gov. Hochul to VETO the ban: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/149...
Yet, Gov. Hochul could institute a ban on online social games with sweepstakes promotions if she signs S.5935/A. 6745-A into law.
New York: Tell Gov. Hochul to VETO the ban: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/149...
December 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Online social games serve as essential hubs of community entertainment for New Yorkers.
Yet, Gov. Hochul could institute a ban on online social games with sweepstakes promotions if she signs S.5935/A. 6745-A into law.
New York: Tell Gov. Hochul to VETO the ban: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/149...
Yet, Gov. Hochul could institute a ban on online social games with sweepstakes promotions if she signs S.5935/A. 6745-A into law.
New York: Tell Gov. Hochul to VETO the ban: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/149...
🚫 #SocialPlus Games = Entertainment
As Derek Brinkman of VGW explains: “Our products aren’t gambling because they are always free-to-play and players can always get an unlimited number of free sweepstakes entries.”
Watch the full Online Social Games Expo: sgleadership.org/online-socia...
As Derek Brinkman of VGW explains: “Our products aren’t gambling because they are always free-to-play and players can always get an unlimited number of free sweepstakes entries.”
Watch the full Online Social Games Expo: sgleadership.org/online-socia...
December 4, 2025 at 5:58 PM
🚫 #SocialPlus Games = Entertainment
As Derek Brinkman of VGW explains: “Our products aren’t gambling because they are always free-to-play and players can always get an unlimited number of free sweepstakes entries.”
Watch the full Online Social Games Expo: sgleadership.org/online-socia...
As Derek Brinkman of VGW explains: “Our products aren’t gambling because they are always free-to-play and players can always get an unlimited number of free sweepstakes entries.”
Watch the full Online Social Games Expo: sgleadership.org/online-socia...
New Yorkers have spoken: DON’T ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions!
“Banning [these games] would be a mistake. Together we can protect the games we love!” - Noreen W. from Holland Patent, NY
@governor.ny.gov must VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A.
🔗 sgleadership.org/wp-content/u...
“Banning [these games] would be a mistake. Together we can protect the games we love!” - Noreen W. from Holland Patent, NY
@governor.ny.gov must VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A.
🔗 sgleadership.org/wp-content/u...
December 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
New Yorkers have spoken: DON’T ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions!
“Banning [these games] would be a mistake. Together we can protect the games we love!” - Noreen W. from Holland Patent, NY
@governor.ny.gov must VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A.
🔗 sgleadership.org/wp-content/u...
“Banning [these games] would be a mistake. Together we can protect the games we love!” - Noreen W. from Holland Patent, NY
@governor.ny.gov must VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A.
🔗 sgleadership.org/wp-content/u...
At SGLA, we believe that #SocialPlus games should be held to the highest standards.
“Millions of adults are using online social games with sweepstakes promotions, & we believe they should be strictly for adults only," said Paul Foster of Yellow Social Interactive during the Online Social Games Expo
“Millions of adults are using online social games with sweepstakes promotions, & we believe they should be strictly for adults only," said Paul Foster of Yellow Social Interactive during the Online Social Games Expo
November 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM
At SGLA, we believe that #SocialPlus games should be held to the highest standards.
“Millions of adults are using online social games with sweepstakes promotions, & we believe they should be strictly for adults only," said Paul Foster of Yellow Social Interactive during the Online Social Games Expo
“Millions of adults are using online social games with sweepstakes promotions, & we believe they should be strictly for adults only," said Paul Foster of Yellow Social Interactive during the Online Social Games Expo
NY residents are speaking out against a ban online social games in New York.
“I urge Gov. Hochul not to ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions… Banning them would unfairly impact a thriving community and industry.” — Cindy K. from Oakland Gardens, NY
(1/2)
“I urge Gov. Hochul not to ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions… Banning them would unfairly impact a thriving community and industry.” — Cindy K. from Oakland Gardens, NY
(1/2)
November 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
NY residents are speaking out against a ban online social games in New York.
“I urge Gov. Hochul not to ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions… Banning them would unfairly impact a thriving community and industry.” — Cindy K. from Oakland Gardens, NY
(1/2)
“I urge Gov. Hochul not to ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions… Banning them would unfairly impact a thriving community and industry.” — Cindy K. from Oakland Gardens, NY
(1/2)
Regulating #SocialPlus games creates new revenue streams. Banning them takes it away.
“As states’ revenues are shrinking & the federal government is cutting spending and money to those states, they’re having to do more with less.” - Bryan Schroeder, ARB Interactive
sgleadership.org/online-socia...
“As states’ revenues are shrinking & the federal government is cutting spending and money to those states, they’re having to do more with less.” - Bryan Schroeder, ARB Interactive
sgleadership.org/online-socia...
November 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Regulating #SocialPlus games creates new revenue streams. Banning them takes it away.
“As states’ revenues are shrinking & the federal government is cutting spending and money to those states, they’re having to do more with less.” - Bryan Schroeder, ARB Interactive
sgleadership.org/online-socia...
“As states’ revenues are shrinking & the federal government is cutting spending and money to those states, they’re having to do more with less.” - Bryan Schroeder, ARB Interactive
sgleadership.org/online-socia...
New York residents are speaking out against a ban on social plus games.
“With all the craziness in the world, playing games online is important for people’s well-being. Please reconsider.” – Larry K., Merrick, NY
@Governor.ny.gov: VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A
🔗 sgleadership.org/wp-content/u...
“With all the craziness in the world, playing games online is important for people’s well-being. Please reconsider.” – Larry K., Merrick, NY
@Governor.ny.gov: VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A
🔗 sgleadership.org/wp-content/u...
November 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
New York residents are speaking out against a ban on social plus games.
“With all the craziness in the world, playing games online is important for people’s well-being. Please reconsider.” – Larry K., Merrick, NY
@Governor.ny.gov: VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A
🔗 sgleadership.org/wp-content/u...
“With all the craziness in the world, playing games online is important for people’s well-being. Please reconsider.” – Larry K., Merrick, NY
@Governor.ny.gov: VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A
🔗 sgleadership.org/wp-content/u...
New Yorkers have spoken: DON’T ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions!
“Banning [these games] would be a mistake. Together we can protect the games we love!” - Noreen W. from Holland Patent, NY
Governor Hochul must VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A.
🔗 sgleadership.org/wp-content/u...
“Banning [these games] would be a mistake. Together we can protect the games we love!” - Noreen W. from Holland Patent, NY
Governor Hochul must VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A.
🔗 sgleadership.org/wp-content/u...
November 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
New Yorkers have spoken: DON’T ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions!
“Banning [these games] would be a mistake. Together we can protect the games we love!” - Noreen W. from Holland Patent, NY
Governor Hochul must VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A.
🔗 sgleadership.org/wp-content/u...
“Banning [these games] would be a mistake. Together we can protect the games we love!” - Noreen W. from Holland Patent, NY
Governor Hochul must VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A.
🔗 sgleadership.org/wp-content/u...
“Many adults responsibly enjoy online social games for entertainment, and banning them would only push players toward unregulated and unsafe offshore sites.” - Christina P. from New Windsor, NY
@Governor.ny.gov: Stop the ban, VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A.
🔗 sgleadership.org/wp-content/u...
@Governor.ny.gov: Stop the ban, VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A.
🔗 sgleadership.org/wp-content/u...
November 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM
“Many adults responsibly enjoy online social games for entertainment, and banning them would only push players toward unregulated and unsafe offshore sites.” - Christina P. from New Windsor, NY
@Governor.ny.gov: Stop the ban, VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A.
🔗 sgleadership.org/wp-content/u...
@Governor.ny.gov: Stop the ban, VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A.
🔗 sgleadership.org/wp-content/u...
New York residents are speaking out against a ban on online social games with sweepstakes promotions.
“With all the craziness in the world, playing games online is important for people’s well-being. Please reconsider.” – Larry K., Merrick, NY
(1/2)
“With all the craziness in the world, playing games online is important for people’s well-being. Please reconsider.” – Larry K., Merrick, NY
(1/2)
November 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
New York residents are speaking out against a ban on online social games with sweepstakes promotions.
“With all the craziness in the world, playing games online is important for people’s well-being. Please reconsider.” – Larry K., Merrick, NY
(1/2)
“With all the craziness in the world, playing games online is important for people’s well-being. Please reconsider.” – Larry K., Merrick, NY
(1/2)
NY residents are speaking out against a ban online social games in New York.
“I urge Gov. Hochul not to ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions… Banning them would unfairly impact a thriving community and industry.” — Cindy K. from Oakland Gardens, NY
(1/3)
“I urge Gov. Hochul not to ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions… Banning them would unfairly impact a thriving community and industry.” — Cindy K. from Oakland Gardens, NY
(1/3)
October 30, 2025 at 8:54 PM
NY residents are speaking out against a ban online social games in New York.
“I urge Gov. Hochul not to ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions… Banning them would unfairly impact a thriving community and industry.” — Cindy K. from Oakland Gardens, NY
(1/3)
“I urge Gov. Hochul not to ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions… Banning them would unfairly impact a thriving community and industry.” — Cindy K. from Oakland Gardens, NY
(1/3)
S.5935-A / A.6745-A will take away online social games with sweepstakes promotions access for NY residents.
“Please reconsider banning these games. I really don’t see the harm in allowing us to continue to play.” — Jean G. from Dolgeville, NY
(1/3)
“Please reconsider banning these games. I really don’t see the harm in allowing us to continue to play.” — Jean G. from Dolgeville, NY
(1/3)
October 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
S.5935-A / A.6745-A will take away online social games with sweepstakes promotions access for NY residents.
“Please reconsider banning these games. I really don’t see the harm in allowing us to continue to play.” — Jean G. from Dolgeville, NY
(1/3)
“Please reconsider banning these games. I really don’t see the harm in allowing us to continue to play.” — Jean G. from Dolgeville, NY
(1/3)
S.5935-A / A.6745-A would do more harm than good for New York 👇
❌ Block $80M+ in potential new state revenue
❌ Erase good-paying jobs and partnerships with NY-based companies
❌ Ban a popular form of entertainment that 84% of Americans support regulating
(1/3)
❌ Block $80M+ in potential new state revenue
❌ Erase good-paying jobs and partnerships with NY-based companies
❌ Ban a popular form of entertainment that 84% of Americans support regulating
(1/3)
October 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
S.5935-A / A.6745-A would do more harm than good for New York 👇
❌ Block $80M+ in potential new state revenue
❌ Erase good-paying jobs and partnerships with NY-based companies
❌ Ban a popular form of entertainment that 84% of Americans support regulating
(1/3)
❌ Block $80M+ in potential new state revenue
❌ Erase good-paying jobs and partnerships with NY-based companies
❌ Ban a popular form of entertainment that 84% of Americans support regulating
(1/3)
We are excited to welcome Sean Ostrow as SGLA’s Managing Director! Sean joins SGLA with over a decade of experience in advising entertainment, tech and gaming companies on legislative strategy. We’re excited he’s on board.
Learn more about Sean here: sgleadership.org/social-gamin...
Learn more about Sean here: sgleadership.org/social-gamin...
October 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We are excited to welcome Sean Ostrow as SGLA’s Managing Director! Sean joins SGLA with over a decade of experience in advising entertainment, tech and gaming companies on legislative strategy. We’re excited he’s on board.
Learn more about Sean here: sgleadership.org/social-gamin...
Learn more about Sean here: sgleadership.org/social-gamin...
If Governor Newsom signs AB 831 into law, online social games with sweepstakes promotions will be banned in the state of California, taking along $1 billion in contributions to the state.
Californians must act TODAY. Tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
Californians must act TODAY. Tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
October 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
If Governor Newsom signs AB 831 into law, online social games with sweepstakes promotions will be banned in the state of California, taking along $1 billion in contributions to the state.
Californians must act TODAY. Tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
Californians must act TODAY. Tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
Californians: AB 831 will ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions. These games bring community to millions and you deserve the right to play.
That's why you need to tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831 before it’s too late!
Take action 👉 sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
That's why you need to tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831 before it’s too late!
Take action 👉 sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
October 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Californians: AB 831 will ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions. These games bring community to millions and you deserve the right to play.
That's why you need to tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831 before it’s too late!
Take action 👉 sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
That's why you need to tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831 before it’s too late!
Take action 👉 sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
Online social games serve as essential hubs of community entertainment for New Yorkers.
Yet, Gov. Hochul could institute a ban on online social games with sweepstakes promotions if she signs S.5935/A. 6745-A into law.
New York: Tell Gov. Hochul to VETO the ban: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/133...
Yet, Gov. Hochul could institute a ban on online social games with sweepstakes promotions if she signs S.5935/A. 6745-A into law.
New York: Tell Gov. Hochul to VETO the ban: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/133...
October 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Online social games serve as essential hubs of community entertainment for New Yorkers.
Yet, Gov. Hochul could institute a ban on online social games with sweepstakes promotions if she signs S.5935/A. 6745-A into law.
New York: Tell Gov. Hochul to VETO the ban: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/133...
Yet, Gov. Hochul could institute a ban on online social games with sweepstakes promotions if she signs S.5935/A. 6745-A into law.
New York: Tell Gov. Hochul to VETO the ban: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/133...
ATTENTION CALIFORNIA! AB 831 threatens your ability to play online social games with sweepstakes promotions.
That's why residents should ask Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831 and stand with California’s players.
🔗 sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
That's why residents should ask Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831 and stand with California’s players.
🔗 sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
October 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
ATTENTION CALIFORNIA! AB 831 threatens your ability to play online social games with sweepstakes promotions.
That's why residents should ask Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831 and stand with California’s players.
🔗 sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
That's why residents should ask Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831 and stand with California’s players.
🔗 sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
Californians: #AB831, a bill currently on Gov. Newsom's desk, will ban access to online social games with sweepstakes promotions unless he vetoes it.
Tell Gov. Newsom to VETO AB 831 and protect your access to fun, free-to-play digital entertainment.
Speak up now: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
Tell Gov. Newsom to VETO AB 831 and protect your access to fun, free-to-play digital entertainment.
Speak up now: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
October 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Californians: #AB831, a bill currently on Gov. Newsom's desk, will ban access to online social games with sweepstakes promotions unless he vetoes it.
Tell Gov. Newsom to VETO AB 831 and protect your access to fun, free-to-play digital entertainment.
Speak up now: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
Tell Gov. Newsom to VETO AB 831 and protect your access to fun, free-to-play digital entertainment.
Speak up now: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
Californians: are you aware that AB 831 could take away online social games with sweepstakes promotions?
The bill is on Governor Newsom's desk and if you love online social games, it's time for you to take action.
Tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
The bill is on Governor Newsom's desk and if you love online social games, it's time for you to take action.
Tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
October 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Californians: are you aware that AB 831 could take away online social games with sweepstakes promotions?
The bill is on Governor Newsom's desk and if you love online social games, it's time for you to take action.
Tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
The bill is on Governor Newsom's desk and if you love online social games, it's time for you to take action.
Tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
New York: Your Voice Matters! 📣
S.5935-A/A. 6745-A, currently sitting on Governor Hochul's desk, could ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions.
Tell Governor Hochul: Online social gaming fosters community and keeps people connected.
Take action: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/133...
S.5935-A/A. 6745-A, currently sitting on Governor Hochul's desk, could ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions.
Tell Governor Hochul: Online social gaming fosters community and keeps people connected.
Take action: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/133...
October 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
New York: Your Voice Matters! 📣
S.5935-A/A. 6745-A, currently sitting on Governor Hochul's desk, could ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions.
Tell Governor Hochul: Online social gaming fosters community and keeps people connected.
Take action: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/133...
S.5935-A/A. 6745-A, currently sitting on Governor Hochul's desk, could ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions.
Tell Governor Hochul: Online social gaming fosters community and keeps people connected.
Take action: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/133...
Millions of Californians find joy & connection through online social games. Unfortunately, #AB831 could take that all away by banning online social games with sweepstakes promotions.
Take action to protect online social games. Tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831!
🔗 sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
Take action to protect online social games. Tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831!
🔗 sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
September 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Millions of Californians find joy & connection through online social games. Unfortunately, #AB831 could take that all away by banning online social games with sweepstakes promotions.
Take action to protect online social games. Tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831!
🔗 sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
Take action to protect online social games. Tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831!
🔗 sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...